The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986)

  • NR
  • 02/23/1986 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama
  • 1h 30m

The true story of a heroic girl facing incredible odds.

Overview

A Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion.

Simon Wincer

Director

Christopher Knopf

Writer

David A. Simons

Writer

Cast

Diana Ung's headshot

Diana Ung

Kiev Yann
Linda Wong's headshot

Linda Wong

Yieng Yann
Jade Chinn's headshot

Jade Chinn

Linn Yann
Wayne Rogers's headshot

Wayne Rogers

George Thrash
Mary Kay Place's headshot

Mary Kay Place

Prissy Thrash
Kiều Chinh's headshot

Kiều Chinh

Phoen Yann
Kathleen Sisk's headshot

Kathleen Sisk

Laura Thrash

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